A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 1574945 Details
Epoch: 72 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1575211 epoch_slot_no: 20011 block_no: 1574871 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1203 time: 2018-09-23 12:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4399c7afc53ecf9e2ca8288256f0bac2476032ea1c056a65f0be616528f68119Block Operator
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